What is Continuing Education?
The AIA upholds an annual continuing education (CE) requirement as part of architect membership to encourage constant learning and growth. Members may receive learning units from a variety of platforms and affiliates offering AIA-approved programs, many available online for your convenience.
Continuing education is also required by the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as Maryland and the District of Columbia for those who hold a professional license in these locations. For more information about Virginia licensure, visit the Licensure Page.
AIA credits are accepted in all jurisdictions requiring continuing education.
Managing Continuing Education
AIAU is AIA National's online continuing education system. Members can log in to access transcripts, find upcoming seminars, learn about self-reported activities and check state licensing requirements throughout the US and Canada.
For state licensure related credits, view the Virginia State Law for a list of requirements. If you hold a license in another state or jurisdiction, many have similar information posted online.
Earning Continuing Education
AIA Northern Virginia
AIA Virginia
AIA National
Other Online Resources for Earning Continuing Education Credits:
- AIA|DC and AIA Potomac Valley: Neighboring Chapter’s Programs
- AIA Contract Documents: Find a variety of high-quality educational resources to keep you knowledgeable about AIA Contract Documents.
- AIA Trust: The AIA Trust develops webinars to assist you in your practice, most offering learning unit credits.
- ARCHITECT: The AIA’s magazine, Architect, partners with Hanley Wood University to present hundreds of online continuing education courses created by leading specialists. AIA | HSW & | Elective, ASLA, GBCI, IDCEC, NAHB, NARI, and NKBA credits are available.
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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Continuing Education Program: This NCARB Program is a collection of self-study resources by experts in the profession. By reading these courses and taking an online quiz, you can earn HSW credits. Continuum Education courses are free for NCARB Certificate holders and licensure candidates with an active NCARB Record.
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International Code Council Learning Center: The ICC offers a variety of online learning opportunities to keep your skills sharp and to earn continuing education credit on your own time.
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The Continuing Architect: A free online resource with many relevant CEU programs including HSW credit.